Time to get healthy!

I need to make some serious dietary changes. I love structure and a very black and white "this is what you can and can not have". It's common sense what is bad to put in our bodies, but harder to follow. We all do the "oh just one little piece" but that never ends well.

No more :

White flour
Sugar
Potatoes
Bread
Crackers/chips


What does that leave :

lean meats, fish
red meat in moderation
cheese in moderation
berries
all vegetables aside from carrots and potatoes
nuts
flaxseed
healthy oils

I love all those foods anyway, so now I just need to be creative in the kitchen!

My first meal was chicken and sauteed spinach. I cooked the chicken in a cast iron skillet with evoo, balsamic vinegar, lots of herbs. Cook until crispy, then bake for 15 minutes. Spinach, simple...diced garlic and habaneros, evoo, cracked pepper, applewood smoked sea salt. Saute until desired consistency.

Definitely did not feel deprived. Oh and bourbon is allowed on my list, THANKFULLY!

This is something I can stick with! I really need to get in shape, I am to young to be this overweight. It's embarrassing. I went clothes and about cried.

Wish me luck!

FIND these! 15 calories each, and 3 grams of carbs. The onion ones are great.



I got them at Kroger. Break one up, serve with guacamole or hummus. Top with a wedge of laughing cow cheese and a few turkey pepperoni slices. Use as a tostada (note, they get soggy...so get a piece of romaine lettuce, wash and dry VERY WELL. Put that down first, then layer on the rest of your toppings.

I am going to try crumbling one up, adding herbs and using as an alternative to bread crumbs. I will report back!